The Simple Guide to Mixing Essential Oils

How do you know which scents to choose for which purpose? Do you pick a few scents you like, blend them together, and hope for the best?

Mixing essential oils is a little more complicated than that. And while there’s nothing wrong with using scents you enjoy, you’ll get the most benefit when you understand which oils are best for your needs.

Read on for our beginner’s guide to mixing essential oils.

Define What You Want

Before you start mixing, you need to define what you hope to achieve with your essential oil blend.

Here are a few questions to ask before you begin shopping:

Who will use this essential oil blend?

What effect am I hoping for?

When will I use it?

Where will I use it?

How will I apply it?

Now sit down and write out what you want to achieve by mixing essential oils.

How will you use your oil blend? Will you apply it topically or through a diffuser? Or will you use it in place of harsh chemical cleaners?

Once you have your goals in mind, it’s time to do some research.

Do Your Research

Beyond smelling good, most essential oils serve a very specific purpose. You need to understand which oils do what before you can effectively begin mixing essential oils.